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Aug 18–Sep 3: The Sign of Rohmer
The most complete North American retrospective of Rohmer’s work in more than a decade.
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September 4-6: 75 Years of 20th Century Fox
Fasten your seatbelts for a Labor Day weekend celebration of the storied studio's historic anniversary with special guest appearances by Elliott Gould, Sally Kellerman, and Tom Skerritt! We'll be unspooling classics by Mankiewicz and Kazan in newly restored prints, the epics Cleopatra and Patton in glorious 70mm, and a new print of Robert Altman’s M*A*S*H on its 40th anniversary.
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Sep 8-18: Latinbeat
With 16 films from eight different countries, Latinbeat’s 13th edition is as eclectic as Latin America itself.
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Sep 19: John Hughes: We Can’t Forget About Him
See your favorite John Hughes characters on the big screen! Join Duckie, Ferris, "The Geek", Jake Ryan, Samantha Baker, Kevin McCallister, Neal & Del at the Film Society's Walter Reade Theater.
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Sep 20: The Breakfast Club
The Film Society's NEW WAVE Committee hosts this special 25th Anniversary event at The Paris Theatre that includes a post-screening panel discussion, moderated by director Kevin Smith, with Anthony Michael Hall, Judd Nelson, Molly Ringwald and Ally Sheedy. The festivities will continue at the afterparty.
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Sep 23: Desperately Seeking Susan
25th Anniversary Screening! Groove on the madcap adventures of Roberta (Rosanna Arquette), Susan (Madonna), Dez (Aidan Quinn), Jim (Robert Joy), and Gary (Mark Blum) as they navigate New York's hip '80s downtown scene searching for a jacket, a key & a pair of Egyptian earrings - finding intrigue, laughter, and even love. In person: Rosanna Arquette, Aidan Quinn, Susan Seidelman, Leora Barish, Sarah Pillsbury and Midge Sanford!
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Sep 24-Oct 10: The 48th Annual New York Film Festival
• Member Priority Ordering begins on Monday, August 30*
• On sale: Sunday, September 12

Join us for seventeen days of an essential cinematic experience:
• Twenty-eight Main Slate selections including Opening Night's The Social Network by David Fincher, Centerpiece's The Tempest by Julie Taymor, Closing Night's Hereafter by Clint Eastwood as well as new works from Assayas, Godard, Hong, Kiarostami, Leigh, de Oliveira, Puiu, Reichardt, Ruiz, Weerasethakul, among others.
HBO FILMS® Directors Dialogues with David Fincher, Kelly Reichardt, Julie Taymor, and Apichatpong Weerasethakul.
• The Masterworks repertory collections of Elegant Elegies: The Films of Masahiro Shinoda and Fernando de Fuentes’ Mexican Revolution Trilogy.
Views from the Avant-Garde presenting four nights of New York and world premieres from the frontiers of innovative moving image making.
• And a dozen special events including a screening of Martin Scorsese's A Letter to Elia and the U.S. premiere of Nuremberg [The Schulberg / Waletzky Restoration].

Check out our festival website with fully integrated social tools and commenting ability.
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*Members, at Level Two or higher, enjoy a priority order period for the New York Film Festival as well as for our most popular series at the Walter Reade Theater. Other Member benefits include discounted tickets and a complimentary subscription to Film Comment.
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2010/11 season: Met Opera Live in HD!
Seven New Productions, Including Two Met Premieres, Headline the Met’s 2010-11 Season, Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of James Levine’s Company Debut.
• Film Society Members: Priority Sale begins at 12:00pm noon on Friday, September 3 Info/Tickets >>
• On sale to the General Public: Tuesday, September 7


VISITOR INFORMATION
As the Film Society of Lincoln Center's core venue, the Walter Reade Theater is home to year-round presentations of independent film, international cinema, documentary and retrospectives.

LOCATION AND DIRECTIONS
Film Society of Lincoln Center
Walter Reade Theater
165 West 65th Street, upper level
between Broadway and Amsterdam Ave.
- Subways: 1 to 66th Street Lincoln Center
- Buses: M5 M7 M104
- More options available at nearby Columbus Circle.
- Walk west on 65th Street, look for the FILM banner on 65th Street. For access to the upper level use: the new public staircase on the north side of 65th St near the mid-block crossing, the elevator in the Juilliard School, the elevator or the escalator directly beneath the theater.


PURCHASE OPTIONS
Online: ticketing.filmlinc.com
All major credit cars accepted; $1.25 service charge per ticket – surcharges vary for special events and passes.

Box Office: Walter Reade Theater, West 65th Street, between Broadway and Amsterdam Ave, on the upper level. Monday-Friday opens at 12:30pm, Saturday/Sunday opens one half hour before the first screening. Closes every day 15 minutes after the start of the last show. If there are no evening screenings, the box office closes at 6pm. For more information call 212 875 5601 during hours of operation.

Save with a Package Discount!
Various types of discount packages are usually available for our programs. Packages may be purchased online or at the Walter Reade Theater box office. Please note: Packages and individual screening tickets are subject to availability. Package discounts may not be combined with any other ticket offer. Our current package offers are listed here.


MEMBERSHIP
Film Society Membership Program
Before you buy tickets for any screenings or events, consider becoming a Film Society Member, at Level Two or higher, to take advantage of our member’s discounted ticket price of $7 for all generally priced screenings at the Walter Reade Theater, along with membership’s other benefits. Read more >>

Film Society Patron Program
Priority ticketing is available through The Film Society Patron Program. To learn more about becoming a Patron, please contact Rob Mooney, Patron Programs Coordinator, at 212-875-5668 or via email at rmooney@filmlinc.com.


FOR MORE INFORMATION
Automated Information Line: 212 875 5600
24 hour up-to-date schedule, program, print condition and theater information; also available on this site and at the theater. Please note: The Film Society of Lincoln Center strives to show the best film prints available. However, it is not always possible to know the exact condition until a print is received.

Customer Service Helpline: 212 875 5367
Please note: this is an automated message line and calls are returned during Film Society business hours.

Please Note:
- Complimentary passes and vouchers are not accepted for events with special tickets prices or when posted at the box office or online.
- Valid ID required at box office for all discounts.
- A separate ticket is required for each screening.
- Latecomers will be seated at the discretion of the management.
- Children, ages 6-12, must be accompanied by an adult.
- Unless an event is specifically programmed for kids, children five and under are not permitted into the theater.
- Programs, ticket prices and surcharges are subject to change.
- All sales are final. No refunds or exchanges.


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